Infen Plaster
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ketoprofen (30mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Propionic acid Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (propionic acid) |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 773 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Infen Transdermal Patch?
If you miss a dose of Infen Plaster, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Infen Plaster Reviews
Infen Plaster is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain, and inflammation.
Your doctor will explain how to use Infen Plaster. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you to stop using it.
The most common side effect of this medicine is application site reactions such as redness and swelling. These are usually mild and resolve with time. If they do not go away or bother you, you should remove your patch and contact your doctor.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by some other medicines you are using. Let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking or using to make sure it is safe for you. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Your doctor will explain how to use Infen Plaster. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you to stop using it.
The most common side effect of this medicine is application site reactions such as redness and swelling. These are usually mild and resolve with time. If they do not go away or bother you, you should remove your patch and contact your doctor.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by some other medicines you are using. Let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking or using to make sure it is safe for you. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
How Infen Plaster Works
Infen Plaster is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain, and inflammation (redness and swelling).
How to Use Infen Plaster
Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
Benefits of Infen Plaster
- In Pain relief: Infen Plaster is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Use it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Uses of Infen Plaster
- Pain relief
Infen Plaster Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Infen Plaster in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Infen Plaster in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Infen Plaster during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Infen Plaster during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
References
- Furst DE, Ulrich RW, Varkey-Altamirano C. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs, Nonopioids Analgesics, & Drugs Used in Gout. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 627.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 759-60.